The proprietary fusion powder coating systems offered by Tank Connection are thermoset powders that utilize low-molecular-weight solids that go through a fusion and chemical reaction to form higher-molecular-weight polymers. Once the powder is applied, the bolted steel panels enter an oven where the resins, pigments and other reactive agents crosslink to produce a high molecular weight binder system, resulting with a tough, durable coating system designed for high chemical resistance, corrosion resistance, flexibility, chip resistance, weatherability and UV protection. Tank Connection’s thermoset processes are irreversible. Once the curing and crosslink takes place, the powder coating can not be returned to its original form by any means.

Tank Connection’s flagship facility features a state-of-the-art coating line, over 200 yards (182.88 m) in length. In 2015, a second, larger coating line was installed to keep up with skyrocketing demand for bolted RTP tanks. Tank Connection system and controlled station processes are unmatched by any other tank manufacturer. These include 14 stations, 21 stages and over 110 application processes, checks and inspections. Tank Connection’s coating process includes the most extensive powder coating line ever developed for bolted steel panels utilized in liquid immersion service. Our internal and external coatings are the best available in the market and offered exclusively through Tank Connection.

DRY BULK STORAGE TANK COATINGS

DRY FUSION 5500 FBE™

Fusion 5500 FBE™ (fusion bond epoxy) is the premium interior coating system ever developed for dry bulk storage applications. This coating technology provides superior flow promotion and abrasion resistance. It is fused to the substrate primer and cannot be scratched off independent of the base coat.

Superior product flow promotion qualities

Fusion bonded to the substrate surface

Abrasion resistant - Passes 200 l/mil

Chip and scrape resistant

Heat resistance - Dry @ 300ºF

Chemical immersion - Passes 11,500 hours @ ambient temperature

DRY FUSION 5500 FBE™ + EXT FUSION SDP™

Our unmatched external coating utilizes the protective properties of our exclusive FBE epoxy powder fused to the substrate with a fused topcoat of EXT Fusion SDP™. It outperforms all other tank exterior coating systems offered in the industry.

LIQUID STORAGE TANK COATINGS

LIQ FUSION 8000 FBE™

LIQ FUSION 8000 FBE™ is without equal in liquid storage. It outperforms ALL other bolted tank interior coating systems offered. The standard warranty starts at 5 years for potable water storage. Renowned for its low maintenance and cost efficiency, this durable coating is the ultimate interior tank lining system ever developed for liquid applications.

Tank Connection is a leading global storage tank manufacturer for liquid and dry bulk storage applications. We are the only storage tank manufacturer worldwide that designs, fabricates and installs all four major types of steel storage tanks.